Climate Overview
The climate in Cap-Santé is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1531mm of precipitation falls per year. Cap-Santé receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cap-Santé is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Cap-Santé experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Cap-Santé has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Cap-Santé is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1531mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 128mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 164mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 109mm. That's 55mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Cap-Santé receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 391cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 86cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Cap-Santé is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
92 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Cap-Santé, which began on June 21, 2026. Cap-Santé is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -8 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 358mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 11 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 420mm across the season with a monthly average of 140mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -4 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 417mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Expect around 55cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -14 to -4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 336mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Expect around 232cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cap-Santé based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
